iSolar
iSolar is a community solar platform that lets residential utility customers subscribe to remote solar farms and receive monthly bill credits, now operating as a sub-brand within Arcadia, the largest US community solar manager; a related iSolarCloud product adds VPP aggregation in Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersDenver, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What iSolar does
iSolar operates as a community solar access platform that enables residential utility customers — particularly renters, apartment owners, and others unable to install rooftop solar — to subscribe to shares of remote solar farms and receive monthly credits on their electricity bills, typically yielding up to 10% in savings. The platform runs on a self-serve, product-led model: consumers connect a utility account in roughly two minutes, with no credit check, no installation, and no cancellation penalty, and iSolar handles qualification, allocation, and ongoing credit application. As of the most recent data, iSolar has been acquired by and operates as a sub-brand within Arcadia, which is described as the largest manager of community solar projects in the US; the iSolarUSA URL and D2D marketing campaigns are now routed into Arcadia's national platform.
Under the iSolarCloud brand (a related product line, attributed in the data to Sungrow), iSolar extends into a plant operations and maintenance platform for solar PV and energy storage assets, with Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology that aggregates distributed residential solar PV and home energy storage into a dispatchable pool for European electricity market trading and grid ancillary services. A strategic partnership with Frank Energy, announced April 2026, targets the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg with a smart dispatch ecosystem that optimizes charging and discharging based on real-time market price signals.
The business model is consumer subscription/credit-based in the US community solar arm, monetized through bill credit flows with utilities and developer partnerships, while the European iSolarCloud/VPP line operates a market-participation and ancillary services revenue model. Customers are residential utility bill payers in the US (primary) and European residential solar and storage owners (secondary); distribution is digital self-serve via Arcadia's online platform in the US and via the iSolarCloud platform and partners such as Frank Energy in Europe.
iSolar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iSolar
- Legal name
- iSolar
- Website
- https://isolarusa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- iSolar is a community solar platform that lets residential utility customers subscribe to remote solar farms and receive monthly bill credits, now operating as a sub-brand within Arcadia, the largest US community solar manager; a related iSolarCloud product adds VPP aggregation in Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
iSolar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Community Solar Services
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Community Solar Development & Subscription Management (EUAMAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Retail & Community PPAs (Community Solar/Shared Renewables) (EUAGADAC), Demand Response & Load Flexibility Services (EUAMAJAF), Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE)
Keywords
Where iSolar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Denver
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
iSolar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel
Revenue model
- Community Solar Credits: Users receive monthly credits toward their utility bills for their portion of energy produced by solar farms they are connected to through the platform
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
iSolar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iSolar enables residential utility customers to subscribe to local community solar farms through an online platform and receive monthly credits on their electricity bills without installing rooftop panels. Since being acquired by Arcadia, iSolar operates as a community solar brand within the largest community solar manager in the US, with no-credit-check, two-minute online signup and savings of up to 10% per month. A related iSolarCloud platform under Sungrow extends the offering into European plant operations and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) aggregation of residential solar PV and storage assets for electricity market trading.
Product overview
iSolar operates as a solar energy management company with two distinct product lines. The first is iSolarCloud, a plant operations and maintenance platform under Sungrow that provides remote monitoring and optimization for solar PV plants and energy storage systems, now enhanced with Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology for European market trading. The second is the community solar platform (formerly operated as iSolarUSA), acquired by Arcadia, which enables residential customers to subscribe to local solar farms via an online platform and receive monthly savings credits on their utility bills. These offerings serve different market segments: utility-scale/prosumer asset management and residential consumer solar access.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- iSolar Community Solar Platform Online platform enabling residential utility customers to subscribe to local community solar farms and receive monthly credits on their electricity bills without installing rooftop panels. Now operated as part of Arcadia's community solar network, the largest in the US. No credit check, two-minute signup, and cancellable anytime without penalty.
- iSolarCloud Plant operations and maintenance platform under Sungrow that enables remote monitoring, management, and optimization of solar PV plants and energy storage systems, with Virtual Power Plant (VPP) capabilities for aggregating distributed residential assets in European markets (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg).
- Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Technology Smart dispatch technology that aggregates distributed energy resources (residential solar PV and energy storage) into a unified dispatchable pool for participation in European electricity market trading and grid ancillary services, optimizing charging and discharging strategies based on real-time market price signals.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 10% monthly savings on electricity bills
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use iSolar
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
iSolar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature3 records
iSolar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Frank EnergycoreStrategic partnership to build a smart dispatch ecosystem for residential solar PV and energy storage resources in Europe. The collaboration leverages Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology to aggregate distributed energy resources into a unified dispatchable pool for participation in European electricity market trading. Users in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg benefit from optimized charging and discharging strategies based on real-time market price signals, enabling home energy storage assets to generate additional returns through market participation and grid ancillary services.
- ArcadiacoreiSolar has been acquired and is now part of Arcadia, which is described as the largest manager of community solar projects in the US. Through this integration, iSolar customers gain access to Arcadia's expanded community solar farm network and platform capabilities.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
iSolar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nexamp: One of the largest US community solar developers and subscription managers. Directly competes with iSolar/Arcadia in the community solar subscription model, serving residential and commercial subscribers with utility bill credits from community solar farms.
- Uplight: Energy management platform serving utilities and energy customers, including community solar program management and customer engagement tools. Comparable to iSolar in the digital layer connecting consumers to community solar assets.
- Clean Energy Collective: Pioneer in community solar subscription management with a shared solar platform model. Operates community solar farms and subscriber billing infrastructure directly comparable to iSolar's offerings before the Arcadia acquisition.
Broad incumbents
- Arcadia: Parent company and acquirer of iSolar; the largest manager of community solar projects in the US. Operates the platform into which iSolar customers now flow, making it the closest comparable business and the natural peer for any iSolar investment thesis.
- Tesla Energy: Operates one of the largest residential VPPs through Powerwall and Tesla app, aggregating distributed storage for grid services. Comparable to the VPP/aggregation technology layer of iSolarCloud in Europe and relevant to future US expansion.
Emerging players
- OhmConnect: Residential demand response and distributed energy resource aggregation platform that pays consumers to reduce or shift electricity usage. Comparable to the load flexibility and VPP market participation aspects of iSolarCloud's European operations.
- Enphase Energy: Provider of residential solar inverters, batteries, and energy management software. Overlaps with iSolar on residential distributed energy resource aggregation and home energy optimization, though focused on hardware rather than subscription.
- Sunrun: Largest US residential rooftop solar installer with a subscription/lease model. While iSolar targets the rooftop-ineligible segment, Sunrun overlaps on residential solar access and customer acquisition, and increasingly moves into community solar via partnerships.
- SunPower: Residential and commercial solar installer with newer offerings in community solar. Competes for the same residential customer looking to access solar savings, though primarily through owned rooftop systems.
Others
- Sungrow: Parent of iSolarCloud, the European plant operations and maintenance platform. Comparable as an adjacent distributed solar/storage technology provider; not a direct competitor to community solar subscription but a peer in the broader iSolar technology ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
iSolar social profiles
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Valuation estimate
iSolar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
iSolar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
iSolar M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about iSolar
What does iSolar do?
iSolar enables residential utility customers to subscribe to local community solar farms through an online platform and receive monthly credits on their electricity bills without installing rooftop panels. Since being acquired by Arcadia, iSolar operates as a community solar brand within the largest community solar manager in the US, with no-credit-check, two-minute online signup and savings of up to 10% per month. A related iSolarCloud platform under Sungrow extends the offering into European plant operations and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) aggregation of residential solar PV and storage assets for electricity market trading.
Is iSolar a public or private company?
iSolar is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was iSolar founded?
iSolar was founded in 2013. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is iSolar based?
iSolar is headquartered in Denver, United States, in the North America region.
How does iSolar make money?
One revenue line is on record: community Solar Credits.
Who are iSolar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nexamp, Uplight and Clean Energy Collective. Broad incumbents are Arcadia and Tesla Energy. Emerging players are OhmConnect, Enphase Energy, Sunrun and SunPower. Sungrow is listed as an others.
Does iSolar have an API?
No public API is recorded for iSolar.
What industry is iSolar in?
iSolar's product category is Community Solar Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAJAA, Community Solar Development & Subscription Management, with a secondary code of EUAGADAC, Retail & Community PPAs (Community Solar/Shared Renewables). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 4991.